India A draws with New Zealand A in second unofficial Test

India A and New Zealand A played out a draw in the second unofficial Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Tuesday. The match concluded without a result after both teams agreed to a draw.

India A was bowled out for 346 in their first innings, conceding a 78-run lead to New Zealand A, who scored 424. The visitors managed to recover from the deficit and finish with a 204-run advantage.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 155 off 162 balls, including 15 fours and five sixes, in India A's second innings. His innings helped the team recover from a first-innings deficit and finish the match on a strong note.

Jaiswal was supported by Yash Rathod, who scored an unbeaten 100 off 122 balls. The pair formed an unbeaten 247-run partnership for the third wicket, helping India A reach 282/2 in 52.4 overs.

India A lost early wickets on Day 4, with Sai Sudharsan scoring 11 and Devdutt Padikkal scoring zero, but the strong second innings ensured they did not suffer further damage.

New Zealand A's first innings was led by Matthew Boyle's 110, while Dean Foxcroft scored 93. For India A, Dhruv Jurel scored 105, Devdutt Padikkal 80, and Akash Deep 68 in the first innings.